Black Map have called it quits. The band confirmed the news, while also thanking fans for their support.
The group said the following:
“After a lot of years, a lot of miles, and a lot of music, Black Map is calling it a day.
This band has been a huge part of our lives for the last 14 years, and we feel incredibly fortunate what we’ve accomplished together. We played over 300 shows, made it to 40 states and 7 countries, released records we are immensely proud of and got to share stages with amazing bands along the way. More than anything, we met a lot of great people and made memories that will stay with us forever.
To everyone who came to a show and met us, sang along, — thank you for caring about Black Map and making it all possible. It meant more to us than you know.
With love,
Black Map“
During an interview with People, Emily Armstrong reflected on joining Linkin Park. The singer says she initially struggled with self-doubt after having to fill the shoes of the late great Chester Bennington.
Armstrong said the following:
“You see it in the [‘UNSHATTER’] documentary where I’m just like, ‘Am I even cut out for this?’ You’re trying to give yourself every reason to just be like, ‘You’re not good. Everybody knows these songs.’”
She went on to say she tried to approach things from an emotional standpoint:
“That’s the only thing that I could think of. Don’t try to be like anybody. You’re not a replacement. Nobody could ever, ever replace Chester. Do what you do. The only thing that I could possibly try with the old songs is just to have the same emotional impact as much as I possibly can with the songs, because that’s what you’re ultimately going to want at this point. That’s what I would want as a listener, as a Linkin Park fan. I would want that emotional feeling. And I was like, ‘Okay. I think I could do that.’”
The Used will be premiering their new live film, “A Mid Summer Night’s Symphony,” at the Landmark Nuart Theatre in Los Angeles, California on October 28. The screening event will also include a Q&A. The film features the band’s March 29 orchestral show at the Sydney Opera House. Tickets can be found HERE.
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